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Sin City Sydney: Darling Habour Gets Star City Rub

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Feb/24/2011

Sister of Sports Off Shore Founder Heads to Prison Early

The sister of an offshore gambling venture and wife of Massachusetts Congressman John Tierney, Patrice Tierney, began serving her 30-day prison sentence weeks earlier than scheduled. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/24/2011

Another Vegas Chip Robbery: This Time At The Rio

A fake-mustached man robbed the Rio Casino in Las Vegas out of $36,000 in chips just weeks after the alleged infamous Bellagio chip robber was arrested.

Authorities say that the man entered the Rio Casino Thursday morning wearing a fedora, sun glasses and fake mustache.  He pulled out a gun after a dealer attempted to stop the holdup.  The robber escaped via a taxi cab.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/24/2011

How the Libya Crisis Could Affect Online Gambling Sector, Twitter Accounts: Think .LY

The crisis in Libya may have serious ramifications for the online gambling sector in ways most people could not have imagined.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Feb/23/2011

Bellagio Chip Bandit Hearing Suspended Until Next Month

A preliminary hearing for Anthony M. Carleo has been suspended until next month.  Carleo is charged with a brazen $1.5 million armed chip robbery at the Bellagio Hotel in December.

Defense attorney Bill Terry was granted time to speak with an informant who was at several alleged meetings that took place between Carleo and an undercover Las Vegas Metro police officer. 

Carleo was arrested on February 3 after attempting to sell the stolen chips to the undercover officer.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/23/2011

Top Online Gaming Authority Will Griffiths Launches “The Level Media”

Former President of DoylesRoom, Chief Marketing Officer of Poker Sites Absolute Poker and UltimateBet, launches iGaming-focused marketing agency

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/23/2011

BarBot Slot Machine Dispenses Drinks

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/23/2011

Aussie Pokie Reforms To Cost Australian Clubs 100M Plus

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Feb/22/2011

Ken Weitzner Home Sells for 900K just Months After Double Suicide

The Chesapeake, Virginia home of Kenneth Weitzner has sold for around $900K this week.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/22/2011

Sin City Sydney: Kings Cross Gambling On Real Life Underbelly

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Feb/22/2011

15 New Jersey Residents Caught Up In Massive Mob Bust Due In Court

NEWARK — Fifteen people are due to be arraigned in Newark on Tuesday as part of a massive federal takedown of reputed mob members and associates

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/22/2011

Gov. Chris Christie Extension : Gaming in Waiting

Submitted by Payton on, Feb/21/2011

Vegas Airline and Casinos To Funnel Gamblers to Nevada

A new charter airline plans to launch casino-themed service between Las Vegas and New York City this summer.

Submitted by Payton on, Feb/21/2011

Wife Torches Husband to Death After Gambling Dispute

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/21/2011

Brendan Fevola Termination Not Legal Says Management

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Feb/21/2011

Australasian Casino Association: Pokies Reform To Take Decade!

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Feb/20/2011

AFL Tired Of Gambling On Punter Fevola

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Feb/19/2011

World Sports Exchange Head Said to be “Suicidal”

Sources close to Gambling911.com say that World Sports Exchange (WSEX.com) co-founder Jay Cohen has become a recluse, gained over 100 pounds and is potentially “suicidal”.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/18/2011

Unnamed Asian Royal the Reason for Ladbrokes $91 Million Loss?

Talk about the importance of keeping top customers!

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/18/2011

NY Post: New Jersey Governor Chris Christie to Veto Online Gambling Legislation

The New York Post reported on Friday that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is expected to veto legislation that would legalize online gambling in the state.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/18/2011

BetOnSports Last Man Standing No Longer A Fugitive

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/17/2011

Aussie Hotels Want Pokie Limit Trial...

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Feb/17/2011

Jersey Won’t Allow Internet Gambling

Jersey has halted plans to allow for Internet gambling. The economic affairs scrutiny chairman has delayed any business by up to a month for the island, Channel One TV is reporting.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/16/2011

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